Richard Lovell Edgeworth

Anglo-Irish politician, writer and inventor
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Richard Lovell Edgeworth
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Richard Lovell Edgeworth

Summary

Richard Lovell Edgeworth is a human[1]. Born in Bath[2], he… he was born on May 31, 1744[3]. He died in Leinster[4]. He died on June 13, 1817[5]. He worked as a writer[6], politician[7], businessperson[8], engineer[9], and inventor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (171 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth was born in Bath[2].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth died in Leinster[4].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth was born on May 31, 1744[3].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth died on June 13, 1817[5].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth's father was Richard Edgeworth[12].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth's mother was Jane Lovell[13].
  • Among Richard Lovell Edgeworth's spouses was Honora Sneyd[14].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth was married to Frances Anne Edgeworth[15].
  • Among Richard Lovell Edgeworth's spouses was Anna Maria Edgeworth[16].
  • Among Richard Lovell Edgeworth's spouses was Elizabeth Edgeworth[17].
  • A child of Richard Lovell Edgeworth was Francis Beaufort Edgeworth[18].
  • A child of Richard Lovell Edgeworth was Maria Edgeworth[19].
  • A child of Richard Lovell Edgeworth was Michael Pakenham Edgeworth[20].
  • A child of Richard Lovell Edgeworth was William Edgeworth[21].
  • A child of Richard Lovell Edgeworth was William Edgeworth[22].
  • A child of Richard Lovell Edgeworth was Honora Beaufort[23].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[24].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth worked as a writer[6].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth worked as a politician[7].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth's professions included engineer[9].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth's professions included inventor[10].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth's field of work was mechanics[25].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[26].
  • Richard Lovell Edgeworth's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bath[2], Richard Lovell Edgeworth… he was born on May 31, 1744[3]. His father was Richard Edgeworth[12]. His mother was Jane Lovell[13].

Education

Educated at Trinity College, Dublin[27], University of Oxford[28], and Drogheda Grammar School[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], politician[7], businessperson[8], engineer[9], and inventor[10]. Richard Lovell Edgeworth's field of work was mechanics[25]. He held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[26].

Recognition

Richard Lovell Edgeworth received the Fellow of the Royal Society[30].

Personal Life

Spouses include Honora Sneyd[14], a writer[31], 1751–1780[32], of Kingdom of Great Britain[33]; Frances Anne Edgeworth[15], a painter[34], 1769–1865[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36]; Anna Maria Edgeworth[16], 1743–1773[37]; and Elizabeth Edgeworth[17], 1753–1797[38]. Children include Francis Beaufort Edgeworth[18], 1809–1846[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40]; Maria Edgeworth[19], an essayist[41], 1768–1849[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43], specialised in essay[44]; Michael Pakenham Edgeworth[20], a botanist[45], 1812–1881[46], of Ireland[47], specialised in botany[48]; William Edgeworth[21], a civil engineer[49], 1794–1829[50]; Honora Beaufort[23], 1792–1858[51]; and Anna Maria Beddoes[52], 1773–1824[53].

Death and Burial

Richard Lovell Edgeworth died on June 13, 1817[5]. He passed away in Leinster[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Richard Lovell Edgeworth include Edgeworth Glacier[54], a glacier[55].

Why It Matters

Richard Lovell Edgeworth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (171 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Entities named for him include Edgeworth Glacier[54], a glacier[55].

FAQs

Where was Richard Lovell Edgeworth born?

Born in Bath[2], Richard Lovell Edgeworth…

Where did Richard Lovell Edgeworth die?

Richard Lovell Edgeworth died in Leinster[4].

Who were Richard Lovell Edgeworth's parents?

Richard Lovell Edgeworth's father was Richard Edgeworth[12]. Richard Lovell Edgeworth's mother was Jane Lovell[13].

Who was Richard Lovell Edgeworth married to?

Richard Lovell Edgeworth's spouses include Honora Sneyd[14], Frances Anne Edgeworth[15], Anna Maria Edgeworth[16], and Elizabeth Edgeworth[17].

What did Richard Lovell Edgeworth do for work?

Richard Lovell Edgeworth worked as writer[6], politician[7], businessperson[8], engineer[9], and inventor[10].

Where did Richard Lovell Edgeworth go to school?

Richard Lovell Edgeworth was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[27], University of Oxford[28], and Drogheda Grammar School[29].

What awards did Richard Lovell Edgeworth receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[30].

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  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Leinster
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